Category Manager, Construction, Global Procurement Organization (GPO)

Amazon • Nashville, TN

2d • $55,600 - $108,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Amazon is seeking applicants with Construction, Engineering, Materials (Steel, Concrete, Asphalt, Timber) or Sustainability experience (Scope 3 emissions, Low Carbon Construction Materials) for a Category Manager to lead the delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary, multi-million-dollar Ops construction projects. The role will work alongside a team of Construction category managers and will partner closely with Pre-Construction, Design and Construction, World Wide Real-Estate, and World Wide Design, Sustainability to develop and execute category sourcing strategies, deliver savings/value and improve productivity across the category. This role will be part of an exciting, fast moving and growing team. The right candidate for this role will be a self-starter with dedication to seeing projects through to the end. You must be able to work independently in a collaborative, creative, ever-changing and ambiguous environment. You will have an eye for detail and determination to standardize processes and turn-over high-quality work. This position involves direct contact with both internal and external stakeholders, and the candidate must have an ability to communicate effectively with business partners at every level, including upper management to inform decision making.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant strategic sourcing and category management in indirect categories such as professional services, support or maintenance spend, supply chain, forecasting, manufacturing, sourcing/procurement, or vendor management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field.
• Experience evaluating and implementing low-carbon alternatives within construction supply chains, including understanding of embodied carbon principles.
• Experience working across multi-regional or global supply chains in the construction sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess total cost of ownership, including sustainability metrics and carbon impact.
• Proven track record of managing supplier relationships and negotiating contracts with construction material suppliers.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of sustainability frameworks, carbon accounting methodologies, and environmental certifications relevant to construction materials.
• Familiarity with decarbonization strategies for hard-to-abate materials (e.g., green steel, low-clinker cement, recycled aggregates, mass timber).

Responsibilities

• Lead Construction & Low Carbon Sustainable Materials (Steel, Concrete, Asphalt, Timber) strategies for construction category projects, partnering with a multi-disciplinary team, owning the delivery of complex, multi-million-dollar sites.
• Identify, develop and deliver long term sourcing strategies, lead key initiatives with cross-functional teams; drive the decision-making process of the category roadmap with senior leadership.
• Build relationships and alignment with internal and external stakeholders to effectively plan and deliver site launches to meet site construction programs, particularly for Prime week and Peak season.
• Own the individual targets and goals identified across the NA construction category scope as well as identifying and delivering incremental process and system improvements.
• Drive Supplier sourcing, award, contracting and ongoing support until project delivery, while maintaining commercial relationships with suppliers, with a principal objective of achieving optimal cost and performance.
• Lead supplier performance management; including improving sustainability & social responsibility.
• Help develop Key Performance Indicators and set goals for the team.
• Audit the progress of the team to ensure we are meeting customer expectations.
• Act as a market intelligence provider regarding categories; anticipate strategic opportunities and keep key stakeholders informed.
• Candidate must be able to travel, up to 25%

Benefits

• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• parental leave
• sign-on payments
• restricted stock units (RSUs)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior